Public Events at the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers these events to the public at its Washington, D.C. location free of charge, except where otherwise noted. Schedules are subject to change. Check back to this site for the latest information.

Noon - 1 p.m.Authors Sam Lipsyte and Howard Norman celebrate the birthday of American novelist Philip Roth by reading selections from his work and discussing his influence on their own writing.Location: Whittall Pavilion, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-5394

Ceremony

March 26, 2014, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey announces and introduces her selection for the Library of Congresss annual Witter Bynner Fellowship, followed by a reading from his or her work.Location: Mumford, Sixth floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-5394

Event

March 27, 2014, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m."Illustrating the Persian Book: The Happy Marriage of Literary and Visual Narrative," celebrating the opening of the exhibition "A Thousand Years of the Persian Book," is a day-long program that includes a lecture and a panel discussion on Persian manuscripts and the tradition of manuscript-making in Persian-speaking lands. Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-4518

Exhibition

March 27, 2014, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m."A Thousand Years of the Persian Book" explores a millennium of Persias rich literary tradition with materials ranging from rare illustrated manuscripts to contemporary publications drawn from the unique and extensive Persian collections at the Library of Congress. The exhibition is open through Sept. 20, 2014,Location: Great Hall South Gallery, First floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-4518

March 3, 2014, Noon - 1 p.m."Before the Revolution" (Israel, 2013), directed by Dan Shadur, who will be present to discuss the film and show clips. Pre-revolution Tehran (under the Shah during the 1960s and 1970s) was once considered a paradise for Israelis. Location: Pickford Theater, Third floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-9897

March 4, 2014, Noon - 1 p.m."Regina" (Hungary, 2013), directed by Diana Groo, who will be joined by the films producers, George Weisz and Alan Reich, to discuss the film and present clips. Ordained in Berlin, Regina Jonas was the first female rabbi. Location: Pickford Theater, Third floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-9897

March 7, 2014, Noon - 1 p.m."In Sukkah City" (USA, 2013), directed by Jason Hutt, who will be present to discuss the film. The film chronicles the creative process of constructing an ancient building (sukkah).Location: LM 240 Law Library Media Center, Second floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-9897

March 10, 2014, Noon - 2 p.m.Scholar Ellen Echeverria and Shoko Hamano of George Washington University discuss "The Legend of Time" highlights the legacy of Camaron de la Isla, the late flamenco singer. Location: Pickford Theater, Third floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-6404

March 13, 2014, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Zygmunt J. B. Plater, professor of law and director of the Land & Environmental Law Program at Boston College Law School, discusses and signs his book "The Snail Darter and the Dam: How Pork-Barrel Politics Endangered a Little Fish and Killed a River."Location: Pickford Theater, Third floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-1212

March 19, 2014, Noon - 1 p.m.Authors Sam Lipsyte and Howard Norman celebrate the birthday of American novelist Philip Roth by reading selections from his work and discussing his influence on their own writing.Location: Whittall Pavilion, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-5394

Digital Stewardship

March 25, 2014, 11 a.m. - NoonPresenters from across the Library of Congress share information on the latest tools and approaches that make digital stewardship happen in their division and initiatives. Location: Mumford, Sixth floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-1120

Round Table

March 18, 2014, Noon - 1:30 p.m.Adriane Lentz-Smith of Duke University and David cline of Virginia Tech University discuss "The Long Black Freedom Struggle: African American Soldiers in WWI and Korea."Location: Mumford, Sixth floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-5510